§ 18-354. Permit required; application; franchise fees.

(a)

A permit system for recreational rental vehicle and bicycle tours is hereby established. It shall be unlawful for any business to operate in the City of Key West without first obtaining a permit as required by this article.

(b)

The city through its licensing division shall issue recreational rental vehicle and bicycle tour permits. Each permit shall be valid for one year; beginning June 1 and ending May 30.

(c)

The licensing division shall establish a standard application that shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

(1)

Business name.

(2)

Business address and telephone of the applicant.

(3)

For rental vehicles; vehicle identification number and proof of valid registration.

(4)

For recreational rental vehicles; fee of $50.00 plus $1.00 per vehicle; for bicycle tours $100.00.

(d)

The holder of a recreational rental vehicle permit may obtain a renewal of the permit each year on or prior to May 30 by applying to the licensing office and submitting the following information:

(1)

Vehicle identification number for each permitted unit;

(2)

A renewal fee of $50.00 per moped/scooter and electric car business plus $1.00 per unit; $100.00 per bike tour business if paid prior to June 1, with a penalty of $25.00 if paid after June 1.

(e)

Any recreational rental vehicle permit not renewed within 30 days of its expiration on May 30 shall be void and of no use or effect whatsoever.

(f)

Violations of this section shall be penalized as provided in section 1-15 and subject to prosecution and fine under civil citation procedures of sections 2-676 through 2-680.

(Ord. No. 13-13, § 6, 8-20-2013)